3 bedroom detached house for sale

Welcome to Rose Cottage and a rare chance to join the Childrey set – those who have put down roots in this picture-postcard village at the foot of the Ridgeway in South Oxfordshire.  With a highly-rated primary school, village stores and farm shop, plus fabulous gastro pubs and countryside walks on the doorstep, this is the epitome of a comfortable rural lifestyle.

Utterly alluring Rose Cottage is set along Dog Lane – a quiet no-through road which leads onto fields and the village playing fields.   It’s been extended over the years with the addition of a vaulted kitchen/diner/family room and second bathroom, creating a comfortable three- bedroom home with flexible living spaces and a pretty cottage garden.  It has all the charm you would expect of a home dating from this period including flagstone floors, exposed beams and open fireplaces.  We can’t wait to tell you more about this lovely home, so let us show you around…

Set back from the road, Rose Cottage has oodles of ‘cottage-core’ appeal - its pretty red-brick façade and sash windows framed by an attractive front garden bursting with mature trees and shrubs.  You can park to the side of the house where the gravel driveway has space for two cars, and enter though the side door into the newer part of the cottage.

The front door opens onto an entrance lobby with a staircase to the first floor and then onto the fantastic kitchen/dining/family space, which was added by the current owners in 2010 along with a spacious shower room and utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and drier – efficiently equipping this older cottage to cope with modern family life.

The vaulted kitchen/diner extends to over 31ft and is the real heart of this home.  It’s filled with natural light thanks to the soaring, timber-framed ceilings with Velux windows above and double glass doors which open onto the garden to create an effortless indoor/outdoor flow.  Grey flagstone floor tiles and a range of free-standing units add a rustic charm alongside the traditional Rangemaster oven and six burner gas hob.    There’s space for the whole family to gather around a large kitchen table in front of the double doors and to the far of this lovely room is a delightful snug area arranged around an open fireplace with inset woodburning stove, the perfect spot to gather on chilly winter evenings.

The spacious 20ft x 14ft sitting room at Rose Cottage is a cosy and tranquil space, beautifully decorated and designed to highlight the charming period features of this home, with solid wood floors and exposed timber ceiling beams.  Your eye is naturally drawn to the large inglenook fireplace fitted with a modern and efficient wood-burner which provides cosy warmth in winter when you can retreat to this lovely room to watch TV or relax with a good book.

A third open fireplace can be found in the delightful home office, which leads directly off the sitting room and is situated in one of the oldest parts of the house.  A wonderful spot to work from home, this room has been decorated in neutral tones of soft green with polished wooden floorboards. It has space for a large desk and has plenty of shelving and storage built into the alcoves either side of the chimney breast.  This room could also be used as a TV room or children’s playroom.

The family bathroom with WC and tub with overhead shower is situated on the ground floor.

Sweet Dreams

There are three good-sized bedrooms at Rose Cottage: two on the first floor, and a third principal bedroom enjoying the entire vaulted space on the second floor.  A ‘bonus’ space on the first floor which is accessed via two staircases, could be used as a dressing room, walk-through wardrobe or perhaps a nursery.   All of the charming bedrooms at Rose Cottage are full of pretty period features such as wooden floors, sash windows and exposed overhead beams.  There is ample storage in the eaves on both the first and second floors.

Garden Delights

Attractively running from north to south along the side of Rose Cottage, the garden covers all bases from family fun and relaxation to downsizers looking for something more manageable, or the green-fingered looking for a slice of ‘the good life.’ 

There’s a generous expanse of lawn for children to play and where you can find sunny spots throughout the day, bordered with mature trees and shrubs to provide shade and interest.   An entertaining patio with central firepit is a great spot to unwind with a drink , and if you fancy growing your own you can make use of the extensive raised vegetable beds.  Extensive storage for lawnmowers, garden equipment and bikes etc is provided in the large wooden shed.

Round and About

Childrey is a rare gem among small villages, offering residents everything they need for a happy and fulfilling life right at their doorstep. This vibrant community hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the much-anticipated annual 'Childreyfest'—the village’s delightful answer to Glastonbury.

Childrey Stores, open seven days a week, is the heart of the village. It features a charming coffee shop that serves delicious pastries and lunches, alongside everyday essentials, artisan food, wine, and unique gifts.

Families are drawn to Childrey for its highly-regarded primary school, The Ridgeway CE, which boasts an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’. The village also offers the Little Ducks Pre-School for younger children. For secondary education, students can easily access excellent independent schools such as Our Lady’s, Abingdon School, and The School of St Helen and St Katharine via local bus routes. King Alfred’s Academy is conveniently within walking or cycling distance.

This is picturesque walking country, offering an endless array of scenic routes and proximity to the iconic White Horse Hill. For those who enjoy a walk with a reward, a pleasant stroll through the fields leads to the welcoming Star Inn in nearby Sparsholt, now managed by the acclaimed team behind The Woodspeen in Newbury. The Greyhound at Letcombe Regis, known for its innovative, award-winning menu, and The White Horse at Woolstone, offering hearty pub lunches, are also nearby. For a rustic dining experience, visit Helen Browning’s Royal Oak in Bishopstone.

The historic market town of Wantage, with its array of supermarkets, including Waitrose, offers a wealth of shops, pubs, restaurants, and leisure options. The village is well-connected, with easy road access to Oxford, Swindon, and Newbury, and frequent trains to London from nearby Didcot Parkway station.

Childrey truly offers a blend of tranquil rural living and modern conveniences, making it a perfect place to call home.

THE FINER DETAILS:

Square footage:             1975 sq ft / 183.5 sq m

Council tax band:         E

Local Authority:             Vale of White Horse District Council www. Whitehorsedc.gov.uk

Central Heating:            Oil-fired central heating

EPC:                                D

Distances:

London                                   72 miles
Oxford                                     20.3 miles
Newbury                               18.4 miles
Didcot Parkway Station (Trains to London Paddington approx.45 mins) 11 Miles
Oxford Parkway Station (Trains to London Marylebone approx.55 mins)                 21 Miles
Heathrow Airport          57.2 miles

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